Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure

Microsoft Corporation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Senior Software Engineer in London. In this role, you'll design and implement secure, scalable distributed systems and collaborate across teams. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and proficiency in multiple programming languages are essential. The company values inclusivity and growth, offering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field and coding experience.
• Deep experience in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong architectural and design skills focusing on security and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Act as the engineering champion for cross-domain projects.
• Lead design and implementation of features improving Azure Local managed infrastructure.
• Partner with engineers and PMs to align on technical dependencies.

Skills

Distributed systems

Cloud infrastructure

Security best practices

Coding in languages (e.g. Go, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python)

Linux Operating Systems

Kubernetes

Agile practices

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Docker

PowerBI

Git

Kubernetes tools (Helm, Controller Patterns)

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure

London, United Kingdom

Overview

The Azure Edge Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization Engineering team builds specialized clouds for deploying business critical workloads on site at customer's premises.

As a Senior Software Engineer acting as Technical Lead in the Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization Engineering platform team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and delivering secure, scalable, and high-quality distributed systems. You will be a technical leader, collaborating across teams and disciplines to drive key missions related to dynamically changing business priorities, and with a focus on security and sovereignty for Azure Local platform infrastructure.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Go, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep experience in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure – including development, operations and life cycle management.
• Strong architectural and design skills with a focus on security and scalability.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives and influence without formal authority.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experienced in operating and developing Linux Operating Systems.
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages – e.g., Go, C++, Python.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Helm, Controller Patterns, Flux, Docker, CNI, CSI.
• Experienced in security best practices and threat modelling – e.g., zero-trust, MFA, cert/secret management, RBAC, least-privilege, audits.
• Working knowledge of IP Networking concepts – OSI, HTTPS, Rest APIs, gRPC, gNMI, OpenConfig.
• Azure Arc, Azure Resource Manager, Azure Networking, Express Route, Azure Data Explorer.
• Knowledge of working with Azure Dev Ops, Git, ADO Boards, Planner, VSCode, GitHub Copilot, MS Office, PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Take on mission assignments to act as the engineering champion/integration lead for cross domain projects.
• Lead the design and implementation of complex features and systems, including related to improving security and threat protection in Azure Local managed infrastructure.
• Drive architecture discussions and design spikes, translating ambiguous requirements into clear, actionable engineering plans, and executing on those plans.
• Partner with engineers, PMs, and partner teams (e.g., Arc, Azure Linux, Azure Resource Manager) to align on technical dependencies and delivery timelines.
• Contribute to Agile Communities of Practice and help shape engineering culture and best practices. Champion secure coding, testing, and documentation standards.
• Use tools like Azure DevOps to manage work, track progress, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers and interns, providing guidance on technical challenges. Share knowledge through design reviews, code walkthroughs, and internal presentations.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations .